The dance break in Janet’s “If” video might be one of the hottest ever. 🔥 I remember recording it on VHS off MTV and trying to memorize the choreography. ❤️🤣 Anybody else?!
@@jackie_jrml the entire “Janet” album is 🔥. Properly named - Janet owning her bada$$ self. “Love Will Never Do Without You” is my other favorite video from her - the song is good, but the video is gorgeous. 😊
This album is a masterpiece. It yielded so many great hits: "Miss You Much," "Love Will Never Do (Without You)," "Alright," "Escapade," "Black Cat," "Come Back to Me." Plus, it has a social commentary message binding it together. It's impossible to not feel good, smile and move when you listen to it.
Paula Abdul wasn’t Janet’s only choreographer, her main choreographer as time went on was Tina Landon. Anthony “Bam Bam” Thomas was who choreographed this dance. I grew up in the 90s and yes I used to study her dances and tried to copy them cause I wanted to dance like her. I had all her music video on a VCR tape lol
This whole album was a masterpiece. One of the most iconic albums to come out of 80's. Lots of hits to check out. My favorites are "Miss You Much," "Black Cat" and "Love Will Never Do." Though, "Escapade," "Come Back to Me," "Alright," and "State of the World" also were great hits from that album. Janet has a huge discography of amazing songs. Of the 80's female artists, only Madonna and Whitney can match her.
Watching you guys discover music and artists that were just part of our world at the time it came out is kind of a trip. "Hey, did you hear the new Janet Jackson song that just came out?" vs the feeling that I lived through history. Lol. So very strange, but it always makes me appreciate growing up with such great music that we just took for granted. Glad to see you enjoying it! ❤
I so totally agree. I was born in 77 and feel blessed with having grown up with the likes of Madonna, Billy Joel, Michael Jackson, Paula Abdul, Tina Turner, Janet Jackson, Cyndi Lauper, Debbie Gibson. I feel bad for this generation. Growing up in the 80,s was awesome. Music is not the same today we lost all these super stars
I know. I discovered all these kids my sons age and a bit older and its like discovering our songs again, although us 80s kids never gave it up and we were lucky, our music followed us up. We wont ever grow up, will we?
great music i adored Janet Jackson in my school youth in late 80's. that rythm bass section stacked in my head for nearly 2 years and choeography was off the hook
Not alone. She works with choreographers. Paula Abdul being one of them for Nasty, When I Think of You and What Have You Done for Me Lately where Paula is actually one of the backup dancers. For this video, she worked with Anthony "Bam Bam" Thomas. There are videos of Paula working with Janet on the choreography so you should check them out.
@@michaelleslie6992 That was written by Jam and Lewis for an album they were going to put out but didn't go ahead with. John Mclain an executive for Janet's label, A&M Records as them to give it to her and the rest is history,
My hands-down favorite was her work with choreographer Tina Landon for for the video for ‘If.’ (Tina is the backup dancer in the video with the short dark bob haircut, and looking like a total badass.) Totally different from Rhythm Nation in style, but no less impressive, and definitely a must-watch.
Janet was by far, the best Jackson. The entire Rhythm Nation album is definitely designed to be played in full. Her voice is legit. She had professional training.
@douglasbriel6103 TWO THINGS CAN BE TRUE,,,TEAM PRINCE IS AWESOME BECAUSE PRINCE IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! NO DISRESPECT TO THE AMAZING JANET JACKON AT ALL BUT WHEN YOU HAVE A BROTHER NAME MICHAEL JACKSON,,,,ENUFF SAID!!!!!!
I love "Black Cat" by Janet is one of my favorites along with "Love Will Never Do" she is so pretty and the one you already reacted too "Pleasure Principle"
Paula only choreographed 3- 4 songs from Janets Control Album. She used Tina Landon , Anthony Thomas (who did this video) and other up and coming choreographers on her other videos.
The video for Black Cat is my all time favourite JJ song. She's just incredible - and it has AMAZING guitar work. I would like to also request The Glamorous Life by Sheila E. You'll both LOVE it. And also Cold Hearted Snake by Paula Abdul is a MUST watch video. Hugs from Canada
You may even be surprised to know that some people within the heavy rock/metal community also like that song, I should know because I happen to be a heavy rock/metal fan. One heavy metal musician even said that he "loved that f??king song". He even wanted to do a duet with Janet. That guy was Lemmy from Motorhead. (God rest his soul)
one of my favorites is "again" she is so beautiful in that video especially. And the video for When I Think of You is so fun, and I think it is one where Paula is dancing backup
She has many hits and every video is a masterpiece. The choreography in the video for her song IF is great! Control, That's The Way Love Goes, All For You, Escapade, Black Cat has heavy guitars. Fun rabbit hole Janet is one of a kind. Enjoy the ride.
Nasty, Pleasure Principle, What Have You Done For Me Lately, Miss You Much. And don't forget "Diamonds" ('87) which she provided vocals for, but was released on Herb Alpert's album
There was probably no bigger solo female artist in the early 90s than Janet. Her breakout hit (from 1986) was "What Have You Done For Me Lately". The album that came from, "Control", sold MILLIONS of copies. "Nasty", "When I Think of You", "Control", "Let's Wait Awhile", and "The Pleasure Principle" (which you did a few months ago) were also on that album. Paula Abdul, a great friend of Janet's also helped choreograph some of her dance moves (and even appeared in the video for "Nasty"). She didn't slow down at all with "Rhythm Nation" - check out "Miss You Much", "Escapade", "Alright", "Come Back to Me", "Black Cat", and "Love Will Never Do (Without You)". All are bangers. That's like a career's worth of Top 10 hits off just TWO ALBUMS!
To request female artists: "The Purge" by Within Temptation (Floor Jansen of Nightwish called it "exciting"), "Sweet Surrender" by Sarah McLachlan, "The Story" by Brandi Carlile, "Caught a Lite Sneeze" by Tori Amos; and "Stupid Girl" by Garbage.
Janet had Control '86 and RN1814 '89. Madonna had True Blue and Like A Prayer those same years. All 4 huge albums with tons of singles and MTV play. Tough to say who was bigger in that period. Their next 3 albums pretty much went head to head sales-wise as well. (although janet. '93 crushed it 6x platinum)
Not to mention she followed those top 10 hits with six more from the "Janet" album: Thats The Way Love Goes If Again Anytime, Anyplace You Want This Because of Love
Janet Jackson's 1989 album "Rhythm Nation 1814" is nearly perfect. There isn't a bad song on the entire album. If I'm not mistaken, it still holds the record for most number one singles off one album. This was the album that helped Janet emerge from behind Michael's shadow, and she made a name for herself. It was this album that elevated her to icon status. Pick a song off this album and play it. Trust me, you won't miss!
@@williamjamesayers7719 false. RN only has 4 number 1s, Her brother's Bad album is tied with Katy Perry California Girls for most number 1's on an album with 5.
@@jk4675 I got my info mistaken. You are right.....BUT.....RN has the most SINGLES off one album release by an artist, NOT #1. Just singles. So, you are right regarding #1's but Janet's RN has the most singles, which is 7.
@@williamjamesayers7719 FYI, Def Leppard's "Hysteria" (1987) yielded seven singles, however the first single, "Women", went nowhere, peaking at #85 on the Hot 100. The rest ("Animal", "Pour Some Sugar on Me", "Rocket", "Hysteria", "Love Bites", and "Armageddon It") all cracked the Top-40, with "Sugar" hitting #2, and "Hysteria" taking #1 (to date, their only chart-topper)
@@robnorrisradio If we're going by single's, Janet had 8 from Rhythm Nation: "Miss You Much" Released: August 22, 1989 "Rhythm Nation" Released: October 24, 1989 "Escapade" Released: January 8, 1990 "Alright" Released: March 4, 1990 "Come Back to Me" Released: June 18, 1990 "Black Cat" Released: August 28, 1990 "Love Will Never Do (Without You)" Released: October 2, 1990 "State of the World" Released: February 6, 1991
My suggestion is from my gal, Debbie Gibson!!! Try *"Foolish Beat."* It was the song that made her the youngest to write, produce & sing a #1 hit (1988). She's still the youngest female to do that.
I was 10 when this came out. I was sooo lucky to be exposed to powerful female artists like her, Whitney, Paula, Madonna, Mariah… MTV videos were my life! 😂
I'm an old lady (almost 71 years old) and I love Janet's moves and her "whispering voice" . May I suggest a strong voice - Morgan James -I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) by Aretha Franklin and George Michael ). She is FIERCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I remember when this came out. It gave me goosebumps. The dancing was a revelation, and inspired a host of other musicians to follow suit with elaborate dance sequences. Ms. Jackson was, and is, a force to be reckoned with. And an undeniable beauty as well.
Now for fun, watch the Lip Sync Battle performance by Joseph Gordon Leavitt of this one...JGL was perhaps the first star on that show to prove he has it all!
Paula Abdul choreographed the dance for Janet Jackson's video “Nasty” in the bathroom of her shared apartment. Their friendship has endured for 35 years, and while they don't collaborate as much as they used to, it's nice to see the support and love between the two of them.
Paula Abdul was Janet's choreographer during the "Control" album era. With the exception of the Pleasure Principle- the last song /video of that area.Not Rhythm Nation and afterwards.
I personally think you started with a banger in “The Pleasure Principle,” but the whole Rhythm Nation 1814 album is fire, and extremely iconic. I am shocked it was never nominated for Album of the Year or Record of the Year or any of the big Grammys. It overwhelmingly addresses themes of social injustice and when it came out in 1990 or 91 (I forget exactly but I was in junior high), it was criticized for being too radical, or what we’d call today “woke.” Even though social justice was a common theme right around that time period with the AIDS epidemic, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the dissolution of the Soviet Union-if you remember “Winds of Change” by The Scorpions-and so many more things I can’t even remember, lot of people weren’t ready. Older Gen X was just starting to lean into and influence change, but Boomers and the Silent Generation were still in charge.
You know, MJ was a Boomer born in 1958 and Janet is what you call "older" Gen X. I don't think you can paint either generation with such a broad brush as if being a Boomer or Gen X is part of some monolithic group that thinks the same, acts the same, or doesn't understand social justice....back then OR now. That stereotype is beyond tiresome.
There was some major double standards at work though. White males were applauded for their "woke" leanings at the same time. This was the era that saw REM addressing social issues. Bono, Midnight Oil, Bruce Springsteen, even Janet's own brother were making music that championed environmentalism, animal rights, anti-war, anti-consumerism. Yet a black female acting self-empowered and taking a stand was too much? Generation X, or at least those of us smart enough to recognize hypocrisy, saw how ridiculous it all was.
@@muc405 social justice then involved a lot of people that actually wanted to help. Today's social justice has a lot of bad ideology. For one, I highly doubt Janet thinks she's oppressed. I loved both her and Paula in the 90's and the message was work hard and you can achieve anything you want. Now it's "how dare you require I work hard or try to educate myself. "
I remember seeing Janet co-starring on the TV “Good Times” in the 70’s, then seen her become one of if not the biggest solo female artists and she’s still going. She is headlining the Cincinnati Music Festival this summer. Sure to be a hot show.
In 1990 I saw Janet in concert for her Rythmn Nation tour. It remains to this day, the best show I've ever seen. Some criticized her lip syncing some of the songs, but I'm sorry- do you see that dancing?!?!? You can't keep that level up for 2 hours and get the breath necessary for good singing. She did sing the slow songs live and she sounded great.
Out of all of Janet Jackson's videos Rhythm Nation and Scream with Michael had the best choreography in it in my opinion. She's an amazing entertainer.
Janet Jackson is seriously the equivalent of the female version of Michael Jackson. But I actually feel that in some ways she is an even better dancer that Michael, because although he had a very unique one of a kind way of dance style... his were very much the same throughout his career. His signature moves were the same moves in most of his videos and performances. Whereas Janet had a very different unique style from one video or performance to the next...always evolving and changing. I went to her concerts several times including her best which was the Rhythm Nation concert and it was incredible. You guys should do BLACK CAT and IF next if you would like to see another side of her musical style that I know you will like.
I disagree. Michael’s dance style evolved over time and he introduced moves to audiences who had never seen the robot, or moonwalking. Frankly, I thought Janet copied a lot of Michael’s moves but it could just be that they used the same choreographers.
@TaLjA HeartZy As I said...I feel that in many ways she was a better dancer. You are free to feel what ever YOU want. I feel he had memorable but limited dance moves as he did the same moves in almost every performance. He moves were always changing and evolving which was my preference.
@@walterrutherford8321 No I disagree, in my opinion, her moves were very different than his and much more varied. She had actual choreography and dance performances. He was known more for his own individual moves which were amazing but didn't have the diversity that she had.
she wrote the song. for this vid she worked with a hip hop choreographer. and she danced and practices those moves for days!! she didn't take the diva route she was in the room dancing and sweating with her dancers. that's why they loved working with her. there's a documentary on this vid you guys should check it out!!
I Love me some Janet, Miss Jackson if ya nasty! I grew up listening to her and the Jackson family. I was even in the Micheal Jackson fan club. I'm not sure if you checked out Janet's music video "Alright feat. Cab Calloway but, I believe you would love it!
You can’t go wrong with any song of hers people are recommending, but I’m gonna put my vote up for “Miss You Much” My friends and I tried so hard to learn the dance from the chorus, and to do that you had to either record it off MTV or just keep waiting til it came back on 😂 Edit: OH! And the key she’s wearing on her earring in this video was a big fashion trend back in the day!
Can I say that I love you both and on the 34th anniversary of Rhythm Nation 😂 when can we get a hard framed photo of JANET on your back wall 😂❤😂❤ she's legend and she belongs on your wall 😅❤
Another one of her longer choreographed dance videos I highly recommend (for both the song and the video) is “If.” The dance choreography is totally different from this, but it’s still killer. ♥️🔥
Janet! This is what I looooove about music. It grabbed me as a little skinny white kid in Perth, Australia.. I wanted to be Janet so bad!! I stood in front of that TV, recording this video on VHS and watching it over and over to learn the Rhythm Nation dance! Janet is the BEST! 🙌🏼
In my opinion, this was the best album she ever made. I used to rock the heck out of it when it first came out. I still throw it on pretty frequently to this day!
Alabama Shakes (Hold On) and their lead singer Brittany Howard solo work. Her voice is amazing. Edie Brickell & New Bohemians (What I Am) Norah Jones (Don't Know Why) Tracy Chapman (Fast Car) The Highwomen (Crowded Table) an amazing super group of women.
Love the commentary on Janet's voice for once and the recognition of what she is able to do despite her limitations, her voice definitely has sweet quality.
@@RobSquadReactions, Linda Ronstadt has 2 great duets with Aaron Neville from The Neville Brothers - "Don't Know Much" and "All My Life". Highly recommend.
@@RobSquadReactions Pleae check out Fleming and John. The female lead singer is unique. Check out their song “Delusions of Grandeur” or “I’m Not Afraid”
"Love Will Never Do (Without You)" is my favorite from this epic album. Another one from Janet you guys should check out is her performance of "What About" from the fashion awards. So good!
Great song from an awesome album 🥰! "Miss You Much", "Alright" (music video introduced my generation to past great performers: Cab Calloway, Cyd Charisse, and the Nicholas Brothers), "Black Cat", also are amazing songs. Ps - I saw her in concert during the tour back then. Electrifying seeing her live! Still have my tour t-shirt that has a picture of her wearing the awesome outfit from this video 😎
I get your feelings here - I had the unbelievable luck to be at her first-ever concert in Miami, opening night of the World Tour for this album - on the floor, 4th row center - the dancing was just amazing - my buddy worshipped her as he was an aspiring dancer and knew EVERY move she made. In fact, during Escapade, which you need to do a review on - he was matching her step for step, and she pointed directly at him and clapped. It was surreal. Wonderful show, true talent, fantastic night I will NEVER forget. Alright was another great song from this Rhythm Nation album - Miss You Much, I think there was something like 7 Top 10 hits (or 8?) from this one album.
You should have started Janet with control that's where she popped off and everyone took notice she was already fire when this came out this just took her to the other level
This song, as well as most of the other hits by Janet Jackson, was written by the great Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The songs they've written and the artists they've worked with are too many to mention, but here's a few you really should react to: If It Isn't Love (New Edition), Human (The Human League), Tender Love (Force M.D.'s), Sensitivity (Ralph Tresvant), and On Bended Knee (Boys II Men).
@@johnseverson6604 I didn't include them because Prince wrote most of their songs, but they should absolutely listen to The Time especially since they've been getting into some funk lately.
I'm so glad you guys did this song. I know it's easy to get caught up in the dancing which is FIRE. I'm surprised Jay didn't pick up on the lyrics of this one. This song is really what you guys are all about. Janet Jackson was one of those artists you were always waiting with great anticipation for the next single or album to drop and you immediately went and got it. Like you guys said, FIRE.
Here are some other suggestions from Janets era for female Friday: Expose, Klymaxx, Tiffany, Martika, The Jets, Gloria Estefan, Debbie Gibson, Nina Cherry and Taylor Dayne.
The dance break in Janet’s “If” video might be one of the hottest ever. 🔥 I remember recording it on VHS off MTV and trying to memorize the choreography. ❤️🤣 Anybody else?!
Yessssss !!! 🤣🔥 I love Miss You Much too but IF is so hot!!
Yeah. That's why I watched it (said sarcastically lol). Janet is incredible in that video!
@@jackie_jrml the entire “Janet” album is 🔥. Properly named - Janet owning her bada$$ self. “Love Will Never Do Without You” is my other favorite video from her - the song is good, but the video is gorgeous. 😊
Now that should be on a Tik Tok challenge.
Yes! “If” is one of my favorites. I totally played it over and over to learn the choreography. So much fun! 😆
No one can touch Janet the blueprint
#FACTS!!
Queen*
Janet Jackson "Love will never do without you" original video. ❤️
This album is a masterpiece. It yielded so many great hits: "Miss You Much," "Love Will Never Do (Without You)," "Alright," "Escapade," "Black Cat," "Come Back to Me." Plus, it has a social commentary message binding it together. It's impossible to not feel good, smile and move when you listen to it.
"Nasty" and "What have you done for me lately" next please...brings me back to my teenage years!
Paula Abdul wasn’t Janet’s only choreographer, her main choreographer as time went on was Tina Landon. Anthony “Bam Bam” Thomas was who choreographed this dance. I grew up in the 90s and yes I used to study her dances and tried to copy them cause I wanted to dance like her. I had all her music video on a VCR tape lol
Barry Lather choreographed Pleasure Principle
Shoutout to Tina!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Exactly and Paula only Choreographed nasty what have you done for me lately and when I think of you and that was it
This album was Huge back in the day. "Miss You Much" is another great song & music video from this album.
Escapade!
Alright!!!
What Ms. Jackson said in this prolouge is exactly what needs to be said now. Beautiful dancer, beautiful person
Love this song. Now for laughs, watch Joseph Gordon-Levitt's amazing performance of this song on Lip Sync Battle.
He killed the choreography. It was amazing.
it is amazing!
He was fricking AMAZING!!!
That’s immediately what I thought of! 😂😂😂
@@foreveralone11w Same!!! He seriously killed it, though, I can't hear Rythm Nation without seeing it in my head
This whole album was a masterpiece. One of the most iconic albums to come out of 80's. Lots of hits to check out. My favorites are "Miss You Much," "Black Cat" and "Love Will Never Do." Though, "Escapade," "Come Back to Me," "Alright," and "State of the World" also were great hits from that album. Janet has a huge discography of amazing songs. Of the 80's female artists, only Madonna and Whitney can match her.
Black Cat is one of my favorites too
The knowledge was one of my favorites! I tried to do the dance moves with it too
Love Black Cat! My favorite of Ms. Jackson's!
Never sexier than she was in "Love Will Never Do". Such a crush back in the day.
Live Will Never Do!!!!! Please react.
Janet 's Anytime Any Place, Making Love in the Rain and If are must hears.
Watching you guys discover music and artists that were just part of our world at the time it came out is kind of a trip. "Hey, did you hear the new Janet Jackson song that just came out?" vs the feeling that I lived through history. Lol. So very strange, but it always makes me appreciate growing up with such great music that we just took for granted. Glad to see you enjoying it! ❤
She asked Michael could use those moves from Captain EO!
I so totally agree. I was born in 77 and feel blessed with having grown up with the likes of Madonna, Billy Joel, Michael Jackson, Paula Abdul, Tina Turner, Janet Jackson, Cyndi Lauper, Debbie Gibson. I feel bad for this generation. Growing up in the 80,s was awesome. Music is not the same today we lost all these super stars
I know. I discovered all these kids my sons age and a bit older and its like discovering our songs again, although us 80s kids never gave it up and we were lucky, our music followed us up. We wont ever grow up, will we?
@@marieaug9322 Lol. No we will not grow up! You can come for the aqua net, but leave our music alone!
great music i adored Janet Jackson in my school youth in late 80's. that rythm bass section stacked in my head for nearly 2 years and choeography was off the hook
JANET JACKSON NEEDS HER OWN DAY!
We can have a Jackson day😍
Not alone. She works with choreographers. Paula Abdul being one of them for Nasty, When I Think of You and What Have You Done for Me Lately where Paula is actually one of the backup dancers. For this video, she worked with Anthony "Bam Bam" Thomas. There are videos of Paula working with Janet on the choreography so you should check them out.
I believe prince wrote what have you done for me lately
Toni Basil also worked on the choreography. She was trying to teach Jimmy Fallon that opening move.
Correct
@@michaelleslie6992 That was written by Jam and Lewis for an album they were going to put out but didn't go ahead with. John Mclain an executive for Janet's label, A&M Records as them to give it to her and the rest is history,
My hands-down favorite was her work with choreographer Tina Landon for for the video for ‘If.’ (Tina is the backup dancer in the video with the short dark bob haircut, and looking like a total badass.)
Totally different from Rhythm Nation in style, but no less impressive, and definitely a must-watch.
Janet was by far, the best Jackson. The entire Rhythm Nation album is definitely designed to be played in full. Her voice is legit. She had professional training.
ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND?????
@reallife0728 That's a separate issue sir.🤣 But for real, Team Prince.💜
@douglasbriel6103
TWO THINGS CAN BE TRUE,,,TEAM PRINCE IS AWESOME BECAUSE PRINCE IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!
NO DISRESPECT TO THE AMAZING JANET JACKON AT ALL BUT WHEN YOU HAVE A BROTHER NAME MICHAEL JACKSON,,,,ENUFF SAID!!!!!!
You want to see the "Rock" side of Janet? Check out "Black Cat" the Live version. Your mind will be blown
NOBODY can dance like Janet--and that includes her brother, Michael.
Nasty Boys is my fave of hers. Try Michael and Janet’s Scream.
If memory serves, Paula Abdul is in the audience in the movie theater audience singing "Nastyyyyyy Boys"
I love "Black Cat" by Janet is one of my favorites along with "Love Will Never Do" she is so pretty and the one you already reacted too "Pleasure Principle"
Back when rock and R&B could coexist without people loosing their shit. Love Janet.
Paula only choreographed 3- 4 songs from Janets Control Album. She used Tina Landon , Anthony Thomas (who did this video) and other up and coming choreographers on her other videos.
The video for Black Cat is my all time favourite JJ song. She's just incredible - and it has AMAZING guitar work. I would like to also request The Glamorous Life by Sheila E. You'll both LOVE it. And also Cold Hearted Snake by Paula Abdul is a MUST watch video. Hugs from Canada
Ditto all of the above!
They need to watch the video to You’ve Got the Look by Prince with Sheena Easton, and Sheila E. on drums! 🔥
You may even be surprised to know that some people within the heavy rock/metal community also like that song, I should know because I happen to be a heavy rock/metal fan. One heavy metal musician even said that he "loved that f??king song". He even wanted to do a duet with Janet. That guy was Lemmy from Motorhead. (God rest his soul)
This song, this choreography and this video are pure and absolute 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 🔥🔥🔥 Janet Jackson is a true legend!
My generation got the absolute best music and music videos. That's also when MTV rocked. You could toss on MTV instead of your stereo during a party.
"Let's Wait Awhile" and "When I Think Of You" are great songs from Janet.
Yes! and Yes!
“When I think of you” is my favorite. Just puts you in a good mood no matter what.
one of my favorites is "again" she is so beautiful in that video especially. And the video for When I Think of You is so fun, and I think it is one where Paula is dancing backup
I’ll second “When I Think of You”. It really is a perfect pop song.
Oh God yes I love both!!
Janet Jackson is an ICON!
She is a Global Superstar!
Triple threat: singer songwriter, dancer, actor!
She has many hits and every video is a masterpiece. The choreography in the video for her song IF is great! Control, That's The Way Love Goes, All For You, Escapade, Black Cat has heavy guitars. Fun rabbit hole Janet is one of a kind. Enjoy the ride.
Several great suggestions! 👍
Nasty, Pleasure Principle, What Have You Done For Me Lately, Miss You Much. And don't forget "Diamonds" ('87) which she provided vocals for, but was released on Herb Alpert's album
If and Escapade are my favorites
Janet OWNED the 90s
There was probably no bigger solo female artist in the early 90s than Janet. Her breakout hit (from 1986) was "What Have You Done For Me Lately". The album that came from, "Control", sold MILLIONS of copies. "Nasty", "When I Think of You", "Control", "Let's Wait Awhile", and "The Pleasure Principle" (which you did a few months ago) were also on that album. Paula Abdul, a great friend of Janet's also helped choreograph some of her dance moves (and even appeared in the video for "Nasty"). She didn't slow down at all with "Rhythm Nation" - check out "Miss You Much", "Escapade", "Alright", "Come Back to Me", "Black Cat", and "Love Will Never Do (Without You)". All are bangers. That's like a career's worth of Top 10 hits off just TWO ALBUMS!
To request female artists: "The Purge" by Within Temptation (Floor Jansen of Nightwish called it "exciting"), "Sweet Surrender" by Sarah McLachlan, "The Story" by Brandi Carlile, "Caught a Lite Sneeze" by Tori Amos; and "Stupid Girl" by Garbage.
Whitney and Mariah were stiff competition but she was right up there!
Janet had Control '86 and RN1814 '89. Madonna had True Blue and Like A Prayer those same years. All 4 huge albums with tons of singles and MTV play. Tough to say who was bigger in that period. Their next 3 albums pretty much went head to head sales-wise as well. (although janet. '93 crushed it 6x platinum)
Not to mention she followed those top 10 hits with six more from the "Janet" album:
Thats The Way Love Goes
If
Again
Anytime, Anyplace
You Want This
Because of Love
I’m 56… I was blessed to grow up in my teens in the 80’s!!! BEST MUSIC EVER!!!
Janet Jackson's 1989 album "Rhythm Nation 1814" is nearly perfect. There isn't a bad song on the entire album. If I'm not mistaken, it still holds the record for most number one singles off one album. This was the album that helped Janet emerge from behind Michael's shadow, and she made a name for herself. It was this album that elevated her to icon status. Pick a song off this album and play it. Trust me, you won't miss!
RN still has the most number #1's off one single album. Janet had 7 #1's from RN.
@@williamjamesayers7719 false. RN only has 4 number 1s, Her brother's Bad album is tied with Katy Perry California Girls for most number 1's on an album with 5.
@@jk4675 I got my info mistaken. You are right.....BUT.....RN has the most SINGLES off one album release by an artist, NOT #1. Just singles. So, you are right regarding #1's but Janet's RN has the most singles, which is 7.
@@williamjamesayers7719 FYI, Def Leppard's "Hysteria" (1987) yielded seven singles, however the first single, "Women", went nowhere, peaking at #85 on the Hot 100. The rest ("Animal", "Pour Some Sugar on Me", "Rocket", "Hysteria", "Love Bites", and "Armageddon It") all cracked the Top-40, with "Sugar" hitting #2, and "Hysteria" taking #1 (to date, their only chart-topper)
@@robnorrisradio If we're going by single's, Janet had 8 from Rhythm Nation:
"Miss You Much"
Released: August 22, 1989
"Rhythm Nation"
Released: October 24, 1989
"Escapade"
Released: January 8, 1990
"Alright"
Released: March 4, 1990
"Come Back to Me"
Released: June 18, 1990
"Black Cat"
Released: August 28, 1990
"Love Will Never Do (Without You)"
Released: October 2, 1990
"State of the World"
Released: February 6, 1991
Sheila E!!! Extraordinary funky drummer!!! Glamorous Life or Love Bizarre!!! She is still rocking out to this day!!!
Janet and a choreographer named Anthony Thomas did the dancing for this video.
My suggestion is from my gal, Debbie Gibson!!! Try *"Foolish Beat."* It was the song that made her the youngest to write, produce & sing a #1 hit (1988). She's still the youngest female to do that.
Looove Debbie!!
"Electric Youth" video is the cutest fire 🔥
This is why THIS video is my favorite from Janet because the choreography is phenomenal.
I remember Janet as a young girl acting in the tv 70’s sitcom “Good Times”. She was so cute.
I just got to see her in concert🎉❤
I was 10 when this came out. I was sooo lucky to be exposed to powerful female artists like her, Whitney, Paula, Madonna, Mariah… MTV videos were my life! 😂
MTV was so awesome back then!
And she sampled that song from another group called “Sly and the family Stone” called “Thank you for let me be myself”
I'm an old lady (almost 71 years old) and I love Janet's moves and her "whispering voice" . May I suggest a strong voice - Morgan James -I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) by Aretha Franklin and George Michael ). She is FIERCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Give a listen to Janet Jackson that's the way love goes
I remember when this came out. It gave me goosebumps. The dancing was a revelation, and inspired a host of other musicians to follow suit with elaborate dance sequences. Ms. Jackson was, and is, a force to be reckoned with. And an undeniable beauty as well.
Now for fun, watch the Lip Sync Battle performance by Joseph Gordon Leavitt of this one...JGL was perhaps the first star on that show to prove he has it all!
Paula Abdul choreographed the dance for Janet Jackson's video “Nasty” in the bathroom of her shared apartment. Their friendship has endured for 35 years, and while they don't collaborate as much as they used to, it's nice to see the support and love between the two of them.
Paula Abdul was Janet's choreographer during the "Control" album era. With the exception of the Pleasure Principle- the last song /video of that area.Not Rhythm Nation and afterwards.
I personally think you started with a banger in “The Pleasure Principle,” but the whole Rhythm Nation 1814 album is fire, and extremely iconic. I am shocked it was never nominated for Album of the Year or Record of the Year or any of the big Grammys. It overwhelmingly addresses themes of social injustice and when it came out in 1990 or 91 (I forget exactly but I was in junior high), it was criticized for being too radical, or what we’d call today “woke.” Even though social justice was a common theme right around that time period with the AIDS epidemic, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the dissolution of the Soviet Union-if you remember “Winds of Change” by The Scorpions-and so many more things I can’t even remember, lot of people weren’t ready. Older Gen X was just starting to lean into and influence change, but Boomers and the Silent Generation were still in charge.
You know, MJ was a Boomer born in 1958 and Janet is what you call "older" Gen X. I don't think you can paint either generation with such a broad brush as if being a Boomer or Gen X is part of some monolithic group that thinks the same, acts the same, or doesn't understand social justice....back then OR now. That stereotype is beyond tiresome.
There was some major double standards at work though. White males were applauded for their "woke" leanings at the same time. This was the era that saw REM addressing social issues. Bono, Midnight Oil, Bruce Springsteen, even Janet's own brother were making music that championed environmentalism, animal rights, anti-war, anti-consumerism. Yet a black female acting self-empowered and taking a stand was too much? Generation X, or at least those of us smart enough to recognize hypocrisy, saw how ridiculous it all was.
@@muc405 social justice then involved a lot of people that actually wanted to help. Today's social justice has a lot of bad ideology. For one, I highly doubt Janet thinks she's oppressed. I loved both her and Paula in the 90's and the message was work hard and you can achieve anything you want. Now it's "how dare you require I work hard or try to educate myself. "
Some of us were just dancing and didnt give a f**k about the message
1989 - I graduated in January 1990 and we listened to it bowling in the fall of 1989.
I remember seeing Janet co-starring on the TV “Good Times” in the 70’s, then seen her become one of if not the biggest solo female artists and she’s still going. She is headlining the Cincinnati Music Festival this summer. Sure to be a hot show.
“If” is my FAVORITE Janet song/video… and another must is the Janet/Michael duet, “Scream” ❤️
Janet Jackson.."IF"🤘😎
It’s the x factor she’s got. It’s way beyond being a Jackson. She’s got a real artistry about her that stands out.
In 1990 I saw Janet in concert for her Rythmn Nation tour. It remains to this day, the best show I've ever seen. Some criticized her lip syncing some of the songs, but I'm sorry- do you see that dancing?!?!? You can't keep that level up for 2 hours and get the breath necessary for good singing. She did sing the slow songs live and she sounded great.
Michael was also criticised for doing the exact same thing but it's not easy
that whole album is fabulous!
Out of all of Janet Jackson's videos Rhythm Nation and Scream with Michael had the best choreography in it in my opinion. She's an amazing entertainer.
I really love "If" as well. She was rocking in the video.
For one of Janet's greatest slow jams ever and smoothest videos definitely check out That's The Way Love Goes. You won't be disappointed
She has such presence. There is a grace there that few people seem to be able to match.
Janet Jackson is seriously the equivalent of the female version of Michael Jackson. But I actually feel that in some ways she is an even better dancer that Michael, because although he had a very unique one of a kind way of dance style... his were very much the same throughout his career. His signature moves were the same moves in most of his videos and performances. Whereas Janet had a very different unique style from one video or performance to the next...always evolving and changing. I went to her concerts several times including her best which was the Rhythm Nation concert and it was incredible. You guys should do BLACK CAT and IF next if you would like to see another side of her musical style that I know you will like.
I disagree. Michael’s dance style evolved over time and he introduced moves to audiences who had never seen the robot, or moonwalking. Frankly, I thought Janet copied a lot of Michael’s moves but it could just be that they used the same choreographers.
@TaLjA HeartZy As I said...I feel that in many ways she was a better dancer. You are free to feel what ever YOU want. I feel he had memorable but limited dance moves as he did the same moves in almost every performance. He moves were always changing and evolving which was my preference.
@@walterrutherford8321 No I disagree, in my opinion, her moves were very different than his and much more varied. She had actual choreography and dance performances. He was known more for his own individual moves which were amazing but didn't have the diversity that she had.
janet better dancer than michael?? you are in the minorities minority on this one
I BEEN SAYING THAT AND THANK YOOOU
FUN FACT : she wrote all her music she’s a LEGEND PERIOD …👑❤️❤️❤️
Wow, absolutely untrue! Hardly wrote and what she did was in collaboration with other writers.
@ValVal11. Michael helped write scream with her, so yes, that's not entirely true. But she still has writing credits
She is amazing and I lover her but she did not write all of her music.
@@Selenite11Exactly.
she wrote the song. for this vid she worked with a hip hop choreographer. and she danced and practices those moves for days!! she didn't take the diva route she was in the room dancing and sweating with her dancers. that's why they loved working with her. there's a documentary on this vid you guys should check it out!!
I Love me some Janet, Miss Jackson if ya nasty! I grew up listening to her and the Jackson family. I was even in the Micheal Jackson fan club. I'm not sure if you checked out Janet's music video "Alright feat. Cab Calloway but, I believe you would love it!
This dance routine and choreography made a GIGANTIC impression when this video was first released! No one had every seen anything like it.
If y'all have not seen Scream, the song Janet recorded WITH Michael, you really need to check it out. It's a real mind bender!
You can’t go wrong with any song of hers people are recommending, but I’m gonna put my vote up for “Miss You Much” My friends and I tried so hard to learn the dance from the chorus, and to do that you had to either record it off MTV or just keep waiting til it came back on 😂 Edit: OH! And the key she’s wearing on her earring in this video was a big fashion trend back in the day!
Can I say that I love you both and on the 34th anniversary of Rhythm Nation 😂 when can we get a hard framed photo of JANET on your back wall 😂❤😂❤ she's legend and she belongs on your wall 😅❤
"Again", "Anytime, Anyplace", and "If" are my favorite Janet songs
Same
QUEEN OF POP & R&B 👑❤️❤️❤️❤️
Another one of her longer choreographed dance videos I highly recommend (for both the song and the video) is “If.” The dance choreography is totally different from this, but it’s still killer. ♥️🔥
Both Janet and Paula have both perfect voices and size for their music. ❤
Janet Jackson is Legend! Triple threat 1. Child actress 2. Singer 3. Dancer She is all was entertaining.
This was the song and video that took Janet from being “Michael’s little sister” to “oh my God… This is a superstar”
The songwriting and message is as relevant today as it was in 1989 when this came out.
Lyrically this song still resonates today. She’s more than just a dance artist!
Janet Jackson? Simply unforgettable!!!
Janet! This is what I looooove about music. It grabbed me as a little skinny white kid in Perth, Australia.. I wanted to be Janet so bad!! I stood in front of that TV, recording this video on VHS and watching it over and over to learn the Rhythm Nation dance! Janet is the BEST! 🙌🏼
In my opinion, this was the best album she ever made. I used to rock the heck out of it when it first came out. I still throw it on pretty frequently to this day!
YES! Janet! My first time seeing her in concert was 1990. Rhythm Nation Tour. It was amazing!! Thank you Rob Squad Family!
"What Have You Done For Me Lately" and "Control" were Janet's first big hits.
Alabama Shakes (Hold On) and their lead singer Brittany Howard solo work. Her voice is amazing. Edie Brickell & New Bohemians (What I Am) Norah Jones (Don't Know Why) Tracy Chapman (Fast Car) The Highwomen (Crowded Table) an amazing super group of women.
Janet was absolute queen with this album in the 80s.
This whole album is fire. This as the opening track gets you ready for the ride.
You gotta do "If"--please! Great song and her most beautiful look...
Love the commentary on Janet's voice for once and the recognition of what she is able to do despite her limitations, her voice definitely has sweet quality.
Shout out Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The percussions are infectious.
Janet ❤️
One Suggestion:
Michael Jackson & Janet Jackson - Scream
Pleasure Principal is my favorite video of hers! ❤ Just her dancing in a warehouse and it's badass!
This is great. She definitely has the moves. As far as female artists go, I love Linda Ronstadt any day of the week. 🌺✌️
Your so right! Linda is good at anytime!
YAAAAAAASSSSSSS!!! Linda rules!!!
@@RobSquadReactions, Linda Ronstadt has 2 great duets with Aaron Neville from The Neville Brothers - "Don't Know Much" and "All My Life". Highly recommend.
@@RobSquadReactions Pleae check out Fleming and John. The female lead singer is unique. Check out their song “Delusions of Grandeur” or “I’m Not Afraid”
@@kellylaflash1016 don't forget "Somewhere Out There" with James Ingram!!! Another great duet!
Paula Abdul did a LOT of Janet's choreography and her brothers too! She did some awesome stuff for Janet
Paula did the Control video..Sorry to say this was all Anthony Thomas's Chorography
"Love Will Never Do (Without You)" is my favorite from this epic album. Another one from Janet you guys should check out is her performance of "What About" from the fashion awards. So good!
Dam I feel old. 😂😂 remember hearing this growing up.
Great song from an awesome album 🥰! "Miss You Much", "Alright" (music video introduced my generation to past great performers: Cab Calloway, Cyd Charisse, and the Nicholas Brothers), "Black Cat", also are amazing songs.
Ps - I saw her in concert during the tour back then. Electrifying seeing her live! Still have my tour t-shirt that has a picture of her wearing the awesome outfit from this video 😎
Black cat guitar/drums is the total package taught in Minneapolis..the funk drummer tells it
I'm a metal head but I love me some Janet Jackson ...that girl kicks ass
My suggestions Janet Jackson songs: "That's the Way Love Goes" and "Got Til It's Gone". The best :)
I seen her Rhythm Nation concert in Auburn Hills in the 80s
I get your feelings here - I had the unbelievable luck to be at her first-ever concert in Miami, opening night of the World Tour for this album - on the floor, 4th row center - the dancing was just amazing - my buddy worshipped her as he was an aspiring dancer and knew EVERY move she made. In fact, during Escapade, which you need to do a review on - he was matching her step for step, and she pointed directly at him and clapped. It was surreal. Wonderful show, true talent, fantastic night I will NEVER forget. Alright was another great song from this Rhythm Nation album - Miss You Much, I think there was something like 7 Top 10 hits (or 8?) from this one album.
The choreographer was Anthony “Bam Bam” Thomas. Former street dancer turned pro!
You should have started Janet with control that's where she popped off and everyone took notice she was already fire when this came out this just took her to the other level
Hey who don't love some Janet Jackson she was
This song, as well as most of the other hits by Janet Jackson, was written by the great Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The songs they've written and the artists they've worked with are too many to mention, but here's a few you really should react to: If It Isn't Love (New Edition), Human (The Human League), Tender Love (Force M.D.'s), Sensitivity (Ralph Tresvant), and On Bended Knee (Boys II Men).
Don’t forget The Time. Gotta react to Cool, Get It Up, The Walk, 777-9311, etc…
@@johnseverson6604 I didn't include them because Prince wrote most of their songs, but they should absolutely listen to The Time especially since they've been getting into some funk lately.
She’s even in a couple Janet music videos dancing in the background
I'm so glad you guys did this song. I know it's easy to get caught up in the dancing which is FIRE. I'm surprised Jay didn't pick up on the lyrics of this one. This song is really what you guys are all about. Janet Jackson was one of those artists you were always waiting with great anticipation for the next single or album to drop and you immediately went and got it. Like you guys said, FIRE.
Miss You Much great song from miss Jackson and maybe you could check out the pretenders. Middle of the Road
Here are some other suggestions from Janets era for female Friday: Expose, Klymaxx, Tiffany, Martika, The Jets, Gloria Estefan, Debbie Gibson, Nina Cherry and Taylor Dayne.
Not one of their female-led songs, but “Rocket 2 U” by The Jets is a great track!